The safe use of agricultural wastes in aquaculture feeds requires prior toxicological assessment. This study evaluated the acute toxicity and histopathological effects of an ethanolic extract of ripe banana peel (Musa acuminata) in juvenile African catfish (Clarias gariepinus). F...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i8994
The toxicity of lantana camara on the survival and histopathology of gills of Clarias gariepinus fish from Fisheries unit, Akwa Ibom State University Obio Akpa, farm was studied in two batches (A, and B) using the ethanolic extract (EE) of Lantana camara for 96 hours under labora...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2023/v24i1622
Physical, mechanical and dynamic properties of composites produced from coconut fibres using pure water sachet (LDPE) as matrix were evaluated in this study in order to assess its suitability for use as particleboards. The LDPE (waste water sachets) and coconut coir/fibre were co...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2023/v24i12859
Total metal concentrations and sequential extraction scheme were employed to investigate the potential environmental risk of seven important metals in the soil of selected auto-mechanic workshops in Akure metropolis, Ondo State, Nigeria. Soil physicochemical parameters were also...
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Research Article10.9734/CSJI/2017/38088
This research work involves a study of the physico-chemical properties, fatty acid composition of oils of sheanut (Vitellaria paradoxa), cocoa (Theobroma cacao) and the effect of roasting on these properties. The data obtained were subjected to one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/15787
This research work compares the chemical, nutritional and anti-nutritional compositions of shea nut (Vitellaria paradoxa) with cocoa (Theobroma cacao), and the effect of roasting on these properties. The ash, crude fibre, fat and carbohydrate contents of the two seeds showed some...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/8555
Aim: This research intends to evaluate the toxicity of latana camara and ascertain if it can be useful as a plant-based additive in the formulation of fish feed. Study Design: The study was conducted using two replicate (Batch A and B) for 96 hours under controlled laboratory con...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2023/v6i4124
The study was conducted using two replicate (Batch A and B) for 96 hours under controlled laboratory conditions, with five different concentrations of the extract ranging from 0 to 40 mg/l. The results of the study revealed that the extract had a concentration-dependent toxic eff...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2023/v24i3634
The quality and stability of palm kernel oil (PKO) and cottonseed oil (CTSO) as affected by bleaching using modified oyster shell powder (OSP) and periwinkle shell powder (PSP) were evaluated by analysing their physicochemical properties. The two adsorbents potential was improved...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2019/v36i430244
Aims: This study investigates the hypoglycemic potential of Archachatina marginata haemolymph and its mechanism in streptozotocin -induced diabetic rats. Study Design: One factor experimental design. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Chemical Sciences, Joseph Ayo Babalol...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2017/33786
This study is aimed at preparing collagen fiber from cow hide and to utilize it as cheap, effective and alternative adsorbent against the more expensive and relatively less effective techniques for the removal of Cu(II) ion from aqueous solution and to find a suitable pH, equilib...
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Research Article10.9734/IRJPAC/2016/23392
The focus of the research was to assess the impact of the Warri Refinery operations on the outdoor air quality within the refinery and its environs. The Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC) is an industrial complex of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) d...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2016/23688
Jatropha gossypifolia has been known to thrive well in tropical climate, most importantly in Nigeria where they are found to grow naturally on dumpsites. The potential use of this robust tropical plant in phytoremediation technology should be advocated especially for developing c...
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Research Article10.9734/BJECC/2012/1291
Zinc oxide has justifiably been attracting attention in several fields, and the relatively new field of tribology is not left out. Aside from its already extensively researched and documented applications in materials science, semiconductor and electronics industry, zinc oxide na...
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Research Article10.9734/jmsrr/2019/v2i254